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Slow Cooker Monkey Bread Recipe

This slow cooker monkey bread recipe is perfect as a crockpot dessert or even a crockpot breakfast. Plus, it is an easy recipe you can make with children, too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Crockpot Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls 5 per can
  • 1 Can Dark Sweet Cherries

Instructions

  • Open each can of cinnamon rolls. Set the icing packets aside.
  • Cut each individual roll into 4 pieces.
  • Cover the inside of your Crockpot with parchment paper and spray nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the dough pieces on the bottom of the crockpot to create a layer.
  • Pour the dark sweet cherries into a small bowl and gently mash with a potato masher to create small pieces of cherries.
  • Pour or spoon 1/2 of the cherry mixture onto the first layer of cinnamon roll pieces.
  • Layer the remaining dough pieces on top of the first layer and cherries.
  • Spoon or pour the remaining cherry mixture on the dough.
  • Cover the Crockpot and cook on high for about 2 hours. Check the monkey break at the one hour point and then again over each of the next 30 minutes to make sure it doesn’t overcook.
  • When you monkey bread is done, the edges will start to brown and the dough will rise.
  • When done turn off the Crockpot and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the monkey bread from the parchment paper and place on a platter or serving tray.
  • Drizzle the icing packets over the top of the monkey bread.
  • Enjoy!